Manhattan, New York vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 22.8% more expensive than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $61,405 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Manhattan, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.2% lower
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  27.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.5% lower